Remote Senior Tax Manager — Lead Client Tax Solutions

Sikich; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 107,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

HSA employer contribution

Nine paid holidays annually

401(k) with employer contributions

Job summary

Sikich is seeking a Tax Manager in Illinois to oversee multiple client engagements from Springfield, Decatur, or Peoria. You will supervise tax planning and return preparation, delivering superior service to clients and stakeholders.

The role requires a BA/BS in Accounting or Finance, a CPA or EA, 5 years in public accounting, and 2 years of team leadership. It offers a remote-ready environment and a competitive compensation package per Sikich Total Rewards.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or EA Certification required.
• 5 years’ current public accounting experience.
• 2 years’ experience leading teams, coaching, and mentoring staff.
• Experience with tax compliance including review of Form 1040, 1120, 1120S and 1065 tax returns.
• Proficiency with computerized tax software & Microsoft Office.
• Strong client rapport & project management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
• Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Comfortable working in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements, including supervising tax planning and business succession planning engagements with the ability to manage to budget.
• Tax return compliance review including forms 1040, 1120, 1120S, 1065 and 1041.
• Consult with partners, businesses, and individual tax clients on various matters.
• Work with other CPA and Advisory and Technology service team members to provide comprehensive business solutions to middle market businesses and their stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key client sponsors and growing client base.
• Develop workforce through supervising, coaching and mentoring staff at all levels.
• Assist leaders with generating new business opportunities and building client networks.
• Understand our service offerings and identify opportunities to better serve clients.

Skills

Servant Leader

Solutions Focused

Collaboration

Instills Trust

Influence Thinking

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

CPA or EA Certification

Tools

Tax software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sikich is seeking a Tax Manager in Illinois to oversee multiple client engagements from Springfield, Decatur, or Peoria. You will supervise tax planning and return preparation, delivering superior service to clients and stakeholders.

The role requires a BA/BS in Accounting or Finance, a CPA or EA, 5 years in public accounting, and 2 years of team leadership. It offers a remote-ready environment and a competitive compensation package per Sikich Total Rewards.